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2016 Ford Taurus vs. 2012 Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2016 Ford Taurus vs. 2012 Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,345

2012 Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $965

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,413

2012 Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $2,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelTaurusTaurus
TrimSHOSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,275 $38,155
Base Invoice $38,060 $35,025
Navigation system 795 1,550
Multicontour seats 595 595
Package 301A / 401A 2,000  
All-weather floor mats 90 75
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 95
Cargo organizer 200 160
Paint, special red 395 395
Sunroof 995  
Package 402A   3,100
Remote start   425
Navigation system 755 1,349
Multicontour seats 565 518
Package 301A / 401A 1,900  
All-weather floor mats 86 65
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 83
Cargo organizer 190 139
Paint, special red 375 344
Sunroof 945  
Package 402A   2,697
Remote start   398
Options (change) 5,160 6,395
Options (change) 4,902 5,593
Destination 875 795
Total Price $46,310 $45,345
Total Invoice $43,837 $41,413

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2016 Ford Taurus vs. 2012 Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Ford Taurus SHO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,610
Model Year20162012
ModelTaurusTaurus
TrimSHOSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20255/45-19
Total Price$46,310$45,345
Adjustments for Features-8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,450$45,345
Total Invoice$43,837$41,413
Adjustments for Features-8140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,023$41,413

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Features Comparison: 2016 Ford Taurus vs. 2012 Ford Taurus

Model Year20162012
ModelTaurusTaurus
TrimSHOSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,950$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8140

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Specifications Comparison: 2016 Ford Taurus vs. 2012 Ford Taurus

Model Year20162012
ModelTaurusTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in112.9 in
Length202.9 in202.9 in
Width76.2 in76.2 in
Height60.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,343 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
2016 Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132571%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
2012 Ford Taurus SHO

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested280089%
Total Not Requested35011%

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